Emma Jamieson Joins Rider Team at Haras de Malleret

Dressage

France

British professional dressage rider Emma Jamieson has joined the team of riders at the Haras de Malleret in Le Pian Medoc, France.

Jamieson began her employment in France on Monday 17 October 2022 and will assist Alfonso de la Chica Parras in the daily training of the Malleret dressage horses under the care of general manager Gérald Martinez.

Gaining Experience in Britain

The 26-year old Jamieson has been involved with horses all her life. Her previous employer, British international Grand Prix rider Sarah Millis, describes her as a "a dedicated, calm and intelligent rider" who is "very good with the young horses.

Emma has competed up to Intermediaire II level in the U.K. and has trained with Richard and Nicky Barrett and Michelle and Mette Assouline.

She will be taking the Malleret home bred and owned horses up to Grand Prix level.

A New Future in France

Gérald Martinez is thrilled to welcome Jamieson to Haras de Malleret.

"Emma was the first person to apply and I immediately had the right feeling, a feeling I tend to trust and go for, also with horses," said Martinez. "We received many applications for the job, all with great qualities and I thank all these people. I'm quite proud of it because it also proves that the Haras de Malleret is appreciated beyond the borders of Europe. And Malleret is currently too small in livestock to hire more riders."

Gérald continued, "Emma has prepared many horses up to Grand Prix level "behind the scenes"and has, I think, great qualities, sensitivity and a good feeling with horses. I believe we share the same philosophy. I believe she is a rider capable to adapt to the conformation and personality of each horse."

Jamieson is excited about her future in France.

"Malleret runs an outstanding stable and have a great reputation with fabulous horses," said Jamieson. "These horses are proving themselves at all levels. After working for some of the best riders and trainers in the U.K. I wanted to further my career and take the next step. So when this opportunity came up I couldn't let it pass."

She added, "Malleret shares my values on horse welfare and management, thereby keeping the horses as the top priority and primary focus."

Emma will get acquainted with all Malleret sport horses during Alfonso's holiday after which a team meeting will take place at the beginning of December to allocate individual horses best suited to each rider on the team.

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